Reentry
Coming Home Is Only the Beginning.
Stable housing can be one of the most important foundations for successful community reintegration. A real address makes employment, transportation, supervision requirements and family relationships possible again.
Resident Pathway
A clear path from release to independence.
Every resident moves through the same structured pathway, with clear expectations at each stage.
- 01
Connect
Submit an inquiry or referral.
- 02
Assess
Our team reviews housing needs, eligibility and availability.
- 03
Move In
Begin in a safe, structured shared-living environment.
- 04
Rebuild
Focus on stability, employment, responsibility and personal goals.
- 05
Move Forward
Work toward sustainable independent living.
For Returning Citizens
Housing that takes your transition seriously.
We welcome applications from people who are preparing for release as well as those who have already returned to the community. Applying early helps our team plan around your anticipated release date and housing timeline.
We also welcome referrals from correctional professionals, probation and parole officers, case managers and reentry organizations.
Important to Know
Real Life Hope House provides structured independent shared housing. We are not a homeless shelter, assisted living facility, nursing facility or medical treatment program. Residents must be able to independently manage their personal care and daily living needs.
Reentry Resource
Coming to Georgia From Another State?
Reentry is one of several populations we serve. For applicants under community supervision elsewhere, here is general information about transferring supervision to Georgia.
If you are currently on probation, parole, or another qualifying form of community supervision in another state and would like to relocate to Georgia, your supervision may need to be transferred through the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision (ICAOS). The Interstate Compact establishes the process states use to authorize and coordinate interstate supervision.
Do not relocate across state lines without authorization from your supervising authority. Individuals under supervision should speak directly with their probation, parole, or supervising officer before making plans to move.
Eligibility depends on your individual case and supervision status. For many mandatory transfers, requirements generally include:
- Being under qualifying community supervision for an eligible offense
- Having more than 90 calendar days of supervision remaining
- Being in substantial compliance with current supervision requirements
- Having a valid supervision and relocation plan in Georgia
- Meeting an approved basis for transfer, such as qualifying as a Georgia resident under Compact rules, or having qualifying resident family in Georgia who are willing and able to assist, along with employment or another verified means of support
Some individuals who do not meet the mandatory-transfer requirements may still be considered for a discretionary transfer when the sending and receiving states agree.
- 01
Speak With Your Supervising Officer
The transfer process is handled through your supervising authorities. Tell your current probation, parole, or supervising officer that you are interested in relocating to Georgia.
- 02
Your Transfer Request Is Submitted
If appropriate, the sending state submits the transfer request through the Interstate Compact Offender Tracking System, commonly called ICOTS. Application or administrative fees may apply depending on the sending state's requirements. Applicants should confirm current fees directly with their supervising officer.
- 03
Georgia Reviews the Proposed Plan
Georgia, as the receiving state, investigates the proposed supervision and residence plan. Under Interstate Compact rules, the receiving state generally has up to 45 calendar days after receiving a complete transfer request to complete its investigation and respond.
- 04
Wait for Official Authorization
Unless an Interstate Compact exception applies, the individual should remain in the sending state while the transfer is being reviewed. Travel or relocation should occur only after the supervising authorities provide the required authorization or reporting instructions.
The Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision governs interstate community supervision. It is not a process for transferring a person from an out-of-state prison directly into a Georgia prison. However, in certain cases, supervising authorities may begin a prerelease Interstate Compact request before an individual's release.
If you are seeking placement at Real Life Hope House while transferring supervision from another state:
- Contact us before making travel arrangements.
- Your Interstate Compact requirements must be handled through your supervising authorities.
- When appropriate and after completion of our housing screening process, Real Life Hope House may provide a conditional housing acceptance letter that can be shared with the applicant's supervising officer as part of a proposed Georgia residence plan. A conditional housing acceptance letter is not guaranteed and is subject to our housing screening and placement process.
- A housing acceptance letter does not constitute Interstate Compact approval.
- Do not travel to Georgia or report to the home solely because you received a housing acceptance letter.
- Final authorization to relocate must come from the appropriate supervising and Interstate Compact authorities.
Interstate Compact requirements depend on an individual's offense, supervision status, circumstances, and the applicable Compact rules. This information is provided for general educational purposes and is not legal advice or a guarantee of transfer approval. Applicants should work directly with their probation, parole, community supervision officer, attorney, and/or the appropriate Interstate Compact office regarding their individual case.
Next Step
A place to rebuild. A community to belong to.
Whether you are preparing for release, seeking structured shared housing, or referring someone you serve, our team is ready to hear from you.